Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 10 Plus vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/3/2019 10:09 PM, updated: 6/16/2022 9:40 AM

Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) Compare Sony Xperia 10 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)

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23 Advantages Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)	vs	7 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (42GB available)50% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (28GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+1080x2520 pixels31% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+422 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+6.5"8% Larger screen	vs	6"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP	vs	+(back) 20.1MP1% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.8" inches	vs	+1/2.5" inches12% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

24 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)	Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Other model names	Sony Xperia 10+ Dual-sim I4213 (4GB RAM), Sony Mermaid	Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-938, Nokia Beastie, Nokia Bandit
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	(Latin America), USA
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	2/27/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019	11/1/2013
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	73 x 167 millimeters (2.87 x 6.57 in)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	422 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware update	Android 10	Windows Phone 8.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (SDM636) (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509 (430MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 147163 (v8) Geekbench: 1238 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (42GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38)	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.453mm1/4"1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Hall effect Pedometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 1.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	768 hours (32 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Navy, Silver, Gold	• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red • Windows Phone 8 Black UI • Qi Wireless Charging • Dolby Digital • USB On-the-go 1.3 • 7GB SkyDrive • Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display • Nokia PureView camera • Carl Zeiss optics • Dual capture camera • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i4213)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered